The Clean Water Financing and Assistance Program (CWFAP) administers four funding programs: Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (VCWRLF), Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF), Water Quality Improvement Fund (WQIF), and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Wastewater Funds. 

DEQ's Mission 

DEQ's mission is to protect and enhance the environment of Virginia in order to promote the health and well-being of the Commonwealth's citizens, residents, and visitors in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

CWFAP supports DEQ’s mission to protect and enhance water quality by providing flexible funding solutions and assistance to localities, organizations and citizens of the Commonwealth. 

DEQ's Vision

DEQ's Vision is that all Virginians enjoy cleaner water, better air quality and the productive reuse of land that was once contaminated.

We understand that Virginia’s water quality needs are as diverse as its communities. CWFAP supports DEQ’s vision through our commitment to cultivating partnerships and creating effective solutions that provide all communities with the funding and assistance they need, so that every Virginian has access to clean water.

Announcements

• The Water Quality Improvement Fund (WQIF) Fiscal Year 2027 solicitation of applications opened on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Due to the later-than-usual finalizing of the Commonwealth's 2026-2028 Biennium Budget, the deadline to submit applications has been extended by two weeks. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Please visit the WQIF webpage for the application forms and more information.

• The Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (VCWRLF) Fiscal Year 2027 solicitation of applications opened on June 9, 2026. Applications will be accepted through July 29, 2026. Please visit the VCWRLF Solicitation webpage for the application forms and more information.

• The CWFAP Reimbursement Request Training was held on October 8, 2025, and provided an overview of the disbursement process, common errors, and best practices for localities. The training presentation and recording are now available for those who were unable to attend and for future reference.